Deed is done
Happy to report success!!! :biggrinflip:
I'll detail my 'round-about update procedure for anyone interested. I'm generally a bit more anal than most sensible humans (often to no benefit, but sometimes pays off
). You can decide for yourself which of my actions seem inconsequential, and which might just be a good darn idea
!!!RAMBLE WARNING!!!
I decided to disconnect the PXA-H800 (obviously included the RUX-C800 as it connects to the H800 and not the W910) and DHA-S960 DVD Changer Ai-NET connections for ****s and grins.
jrgreene1968 had an H701 connected when he experienced issues, so I erred on the side of caution (I'm still not sure if Bollwerk had any Ai-NET gear connected during his successful update procedure).
I also have an iPod connected 24/7, and decided to disconnect it as well. Also made sure I didn't have any DVD's or CD's in the W910's Transport prior to updating.
So: As far as the W910 was concerned, it was the ONLY unit in the system. Figured that was a good place to start.
I decided to actually start my truck just to make sure it wouldn't shut off by accident (Modern vehicles will often shut-off if left "ON" w/o actually running after a pre-determined duration of non-activity). I did not want to risk any type of "Power Down" possibilities during the update procedure.
I was also parked in my garage where the GPS Antenna would not pick up and lock onto any GPS Satellites. I SERIOUSLY doubt this had any possible impact on the update, but that's the condition I applied my successful update in.
This might be of significance:
Some of you might know; every once in 10-20 power-cycles, the W910's Navigation can be extremely sluggish (requiring a good 2 minutes after power-up to become responsive at all). This happened on the power-on sequence when I was planning to insert the SD Card and begin the update.
Instead of proceeding with the update, I decided to wait for the Navigation to become responsive (at least 2 f-ing' minutes!). I then went back to the Audio display (HD Radio since I had all other inputs disconnected).
I then powered-down the vehicle (removed key completely), waited a good 30 seconds, and re-started the vehicle (Straight from "Vehicle Off" to "Key in and STRAIGHT to START/Ignition without hanging around "ACC ON" mode where a double power-cycle will occur).
The W910 did not exhibit the sporadic Navigation Boot-Up Delay mentioned above, and I took this as a good sign the W910 booted cleanly. Keep in mind I booted to the AUDIO/RADIO menu in every instance.
Sensing a "clean boot" this time, I dove in and inserted the SD Card, closed the face, and waited a good 30 seconds before doing anything else.
Once I accessed the "MAP" button, I was prompted with the update pop-up (as the directions mention). I followed the prompts, and observed the two distinct update phases mentioned in the directions.
The second update phase seems like it doesn't happen, but it does (3-Seconds, then about 15 seconds).
DO NOT POWER OFF THE VEHICLE ANYTIME SOON!!! LEAVE THE VEHICLE RUNNING/ 'ACC ON' FOR A WHILE! (Like 2-3 minutes minimum).
It will pop-up another prompt claiming the update is done and automatically swap to the AUDIO Screen, but I waited a good minute or more before attempting
any further actions (just leave the car "ON", and wait for a minute).
A bit foggy here, but I believe when I selected the "MAP" button again, it seemed to finish the update procedure (this was not mentioned in the directions - seemed like a 3rd step with a progress bar).
I went thought the setup prompts, and checked every possible setting.
Confirmed everything, ended up with a Map that showed me in Canada (was still in my garage w/o any access to GPS Satellites).
I WENT BACK TO THE AUDIO MENU, AND THE HD RADIO PRIOR TO POWERING OFF (allows the unit to BOOT to the Audio Menu/Radio, not the GPS Map).
I powered the truck off. Waited a good 30 seconds, and started her back up (again, straight from "Key In" to "START" w/o hanging around the "ACC ON" area where a double-power-cycle will obviously happen).
Booted to the Radio as expected. Waited a good 30 seconds, then selected "MAP" button again. GPS loaded just fine.
Played around with the GPS for a quick second (still didn't have satellite visibility / in the garage), WENT BACK TO "HD RADIO" and powered the vehicle off again.
While powered-off, I re-connected the H800 (and RUX), and re-started the vehicle again. The W910 powered up to HD-Radio and the H800 was passing audio again (WHEW!!!).
Pulled out of the garage, and a short while later had GPS Reception.
WOOT!
So yes - Extremely anal procedure performed over 'yander. I'm left with a functional W910 in the end so I'm happy!
The new Software also mentions NNG Updates can be applied. I'm still somewhat leery to check that out. I'll get used to the new Navigation software and see if I want to risk another Map update to bring this thing into 2015...